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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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